In this segment, I'll be showing you pictures and telling you what I got. In a week or two, I'll do reviews on the products I received (unless it's something I've already reviewed or owned). Let's start off with the one I've been doing the longest, Birchbox.
Now, this month I got a message about upgrading my box to include two full sized makeup or nail products for a total of $30 a month. Given the cost of most of the stuff that they send out for samples, I figured I couldn't go wrong with this decision!
First, I'll talk about the normal samples that come in a regular $10 subscription with Birchbox.
Tocca Bianca Perfume: I don't know the exact size of the sample but this is a pretty good sized sample. It's a very fresh and clean, hints of rose and lemon with a light musk undertone. Full size is $68 for 1.7 oz. I'm not going to lie, I just wore it today for the first time and I'm already tempted to buy a full size when I'm out of my sample.
Supergoop Play Everyday Sunscreen SPF50: It's a light white colored cream that blends into the skin easily. It has a light sunscreen smell with a hint of rosemary. I put it on my face today before my makeup and it didn't affect my application at all. The sample is 0.34 oz and a full size is $48 for 18 oz.
Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner in Blue Lagoon: I love colored eyeliners, especially for my waterline. This one is a pretty teal green/blue. It's a very creamy formula but so far, it's not very pigmented nor does it stay on my waterline very well. This pencil normally comes in a 4 piece travel set for $18.
TempleSpa Good Hair Day Shampoo and In Good Condition Conditioner: I'm not a fan of the smell of the shampoo already just by taking a sniff out of the bottle. The sample sizes are 0.84 oz each and you can get a full size of each for $14 each, both being 6.8 oz full size.
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Mally Liquid Face Defender Blush: I got the color Mimosa and it's a pretty peachy color that is perfect for Summer. It's not a true liquid, it's more like a cream in a tube. It blends out nicely but the color payoff leaves a little to be desired. This is $30 normally for 0.75 oz.
Mirenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge: I got the color Sydney which is a bright pink color. It's more of a blue based pink. It's a very creamy formula and it does take a bit to dry which is fine in my book! It feels very hydrating but time will tell for that in the long run. This is normally $29 for 0.24 oz.
So far, for an extra $20, it was well worth it! I'll be keeping this option for next month!
Next up, Ipsy.
J.Cat Hydrating Lipstain: I looked all over the bottle for the color name and I just can't find it...however this is a pretty rose colored lip stain. It's more of a cream formula and it does initially feel very hydrating. This is 0.42 oz and is a full size which retails for $5.99.
LaVanilla Laboratories The Healthy Body Butter: I got the scent is pure vanilla which smells amazing. It feels hydrating and like I said, smells amazing! This is 0.85 oz and a full size is $19 for 6.7 oz.
It Cosmetics Brow Power Pencil: I got this in the universal taupe color which matches my brows pretty well. One side is the pencil, the other is a spooly to brush out your brows. This sample is 0.0025 oz and a full size is $24 for 0.005 oz.
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer: I've never been a fan of this primer. I hate the feel of it on my skin but it does work pretty well. I'll use it since I've got it. The sample is 0.25 oz and a full size is $36 for 1 oz.
treStiQue Mini Shadow Crayon: I got the color Kona Coffee which is a dark matte brown. It is a very creamy formula and seems to blend pretty well. The sample is 0.02 oz and a full size is $26.
The last item was a Vincent Longo Starlette gel eye stain in the color Ambrosia Mist.
Let's just say, while the idea sounded neat, I think I'm going to regret blowing my points on this....it feels just like a lipgloss and pretty much sheers right out. You can see some glitter in it, but that's it.
Finally, Walmart Beauty Box.
Clear Complete Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: smells good, I don't really need a dandruff shampoo so I'll most likely be passing this along to someone else. This is a travel size which normally retails for about $1.50.
St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub: smells good, creamy and slightly gritty texture. Doesn't do the best job taking off makeup but I like how my skin feels afterwards. Full size is $3.87 for 6 oz.
Dove Go Fresh Mandarin and Tiare Flower: I already love Dove body wash, my skin flips out when I use anything but Dove. This scent is pretty flowery but it's not too overpowering. This is a travel size which retails for around $1.
Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen SPF 70: has a cologne type scent to it, I can't quite place what it smells like, it just reminds me of an aftershave or something. White color, dries pretty smooth, rubs into the skin really easily. This is a 0.5 oz and a full size is $10.99 for 5.5 oz.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme: very lightweight, smells light and crisp, smooths into the skin very easily. I do like this so far, minus the fact that it's in a tub. This is 0.84 oz and retails for around $0.99 but you can get bigger sizes.
Jergens Natural Glow 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer in Medium to Tan: These are foil packets and made for a skin tone darker than mine so I'll probably pass them on. I have used the lighter one and I like it, I don't care for the smell though. A full size is $6.75 for 4 oz.
One Direction You & I perfume: I'm sooo not a fan of One Direction at all but this perfume is not that bad. It's pretty flowery in my opinion but I'll give it a shot.
NYC Liquid Lipshine in 058 Rivington Rose: kind of sheer but I like the color of it. It is pretty shimmery though. This is a full size that retails for $1.97 for 0.24 oz
The last thing in my Walmart Beauty Box was three coupons for $2 off three different brush companies which saved me more than what I spent my box :)
Good haul this month, lots of good stuff to try out! I'll report back in a week on which ones made the cut and which one didn't. In the meantime, if you want to check any of these out I'll post the links below (Birchbox and Ipsy are my referral links, I get points for you signing up under my link)
Birchbox: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/6dppz
Ipsy: https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=4ydj
xoxo,
Shell
